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Restaurant of the Month
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Finland
Restaurant of the Month, Finland
The best vibes in town Boasting one of Helsinki’s largest terraces, Onda is renowned for its good atmosphere – and excellent food, of course. Innovation is key when it comes to Onda’s menu, which specialises in vegan and gluten-free options. In the eight years since the restaurant opened its doors, Onda has managed to win over locals’ hearts, and earned a spot as a go-to place for good food and a good time. By Ndéla Faye
| Photos: Eliso Nieminen
Located in the heart of the trendy neighbourhood of Kallio, Onda has built a name for itself as a must-visit for good food and a laid-back atmosphere. The restaurant specialises in dairy- and gluten-free foods, with a number of vegan meals available too. “Everything we make is handmade, down to the spice mixtures we use to season the food,” says Maya Talas, Onda’s owner and manager. 80 |
Issue 143
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June 2022
For the past eight years, Onda has won locals’ hearts over with their innovative and fresh menu and their much-loved brunch offering. Onda’s dishes nod to Peruvian cuisine – in fact, before any of them knew each other, the restaurant’s owners had all travelled to Peru. “It was a complete coincidence and we didn’t know each other at the time. While we were planning to set up Onda, we found
out about our Peruvian travel connection,” Talas laughs. Some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes have included ceviche, chargrilled seitan steak and vegan chorizo. “Our menu changes seasonally, but we want to be at the forefront of serving
